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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,848.20, 16,246.70 and 7,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,848.20, 16,246.70 and 7,366.60 is: 11,032.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,848.20 : 16,246.70 = 7,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,848.20/16,246.70 = 7,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,848.20x = 16,246.70 × 7,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,848.20x = 119,682,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,682,940.22/10,848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.52

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